Robin Smith
Se Centre for Process Integration,
School of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science,
University of Manchester.Contents
3.6 Nonlinear Programmin, 45
Pretace 3.7 Profile Optimization 16
3.8 Structural Optimization 48
‘Acknowledgements a 3.9 Solution of Equations
using Optimization 2
ee 3.10 The Search for Global
e Oprimaiy 3
3.11 Summary ~ Optimization
Chapter 1 The Nature of Chemical Process oe een reer 3
‘Design and Integration 1 References 56
1.1 Chemical Products 1
1.2 Formulation of the Design Problem 3 Chapter 4 Thermodynamic Properties and
1.3 Chemical Process Design and Phase Equilibrium 7
Integration 4
1.4 The Hierarchy of Chemical Process 4.1 Equations of State 37
Design and Integration 5 4.2 Phase Equilibrium for Single
1.5 Continuous and Batch Processes 9 Diaacaes 59
1.6 New Design and Retrofit 10 4.3 Fugacity and Phase Equilibrium 60
1.7 Approaches to Chemical Process 4.4. Vapor—Liquid Equilibrium 60
Design and Integration u 4.5 Vapor—Liquid Equilibrium Based on
1.8 Process Control 13 Activity Coefficient Models a
1.9 The Nature of Chemical Process 4,6 Vapor—Liquid Equilibrium Based on
Design and Integration ~ Summary 14 Equations of State 64
References 4 4.7 Calculation of Vapor—Liquid
Equilibrium &
48 Liquid—Liquid Equilibrium
Chapter 2 Process Economics am 4.9 Liquid—Liquid Equilibrium Activity
2.1 The Role of Process Economics Costhictens Macieis a
22 Capital Cost for New Design 4.10 Calculation of Liquid—Liquid
2.3 Capital Cost for Retrofit Equilibrium n
24 Annualized Capital Cost 4.11 Calculation of Enthalpy n
25 Operating Cost 4.12 Calculation of Entropy "4
2.6 Simple Economic Criteria 4.13 Phase Equilibrium and Thermodynamic
2.7 Project Cash Flow and Economic Properties. Stikinty
Byeluation 4.14 Exercises 1%
28 Investment Criteria References 16
2.9 Process Economics ~ Summary
Chapter 5 Choice of Reactor I - Reactor
Performance 7”
5.1 Reaction Path n
5.2 Types of Reaction Systems 8
5.3 Reactor Performance 81
5.4 Rate of Reaction 8
5.5 Idealized Reactor Models 83
5.6 Choice of Idealized Reactor Mode! 90
5.7 Choice of Reactor Performance o45.8 Choice of Reactor
Performance ~ Summary
5.9 Exercises
References
Chapter 6 Choice of Reactor II - Reactor
Conditions
6.1 Reaction Equilibrium
6.2 Reactor Temperature
6.3 Reactor Pressure
6.4 Reactor Phase
6.5 Reactor Concentration
6.6 Biochemical Reactions
67 Catalysts
6.8 Choice of Reactor
Conditions — Summary
6.9 Exercises
References
Chapter 7 Choice of Reactor III - Reactor
Configuration
7.1 Temperature Control
7.2 Catalyst Degradation
7.3 Gas—Liquid and Liquid—Liquid
Reactors
7.4 Reactor Configuration
7.5 Reactor Configuration for
Heterogeneous Solid-Catalyzed
Reactions
7.6 Reactor Configuration from
Optimization of a Superstructure
7.7 Choice of Reactor
Configuration ~ Summary
7.8 Exercises
References
“Chapter 8 Choice of Separator for
Heterogeneous
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Chapter 9 Choice of Separator for
Homogeneous Fluid Mixtures
1 - Distillation
9.1 Single-Stage Separation
9.2 Distillation
9.3 Binary Distillation
9.4 Total and Minimum Reflux
Conditions for Multicomponent
Mixtures
9.5 Finite Reflux Conditions for
Multicomponent Mixtures
9.6 Choice of Operating Conditions
9.7 Limitations of Distillation
9.8 Separation of Homogeneous Fluid
Mixtures by Distillation — Summary
9.9 Exercises
References
Chapter 10 Choice of Separator for
Homogeneous Fluid Mixtures
I - Other Methods
10.1 Absorption and Stripping
10.2 Liquid—Liquid Extraction
10.3 Adsorption
10.4 Membranes
10.5 Crystallization
10.6 Evaporation
10.7 Separation of Homogeneous Fluid
Mixtures by Other
Methods ~ Summary
10.8 Exercises
References
Chapter 11 Distillation Sequencing
11.1 Distillation Sequencing Using
‘Simple Columns
11.2 Practical Constraints Restricting
Options
11.3 Choice of Sequence for Simple
Nonintegrated Distillation Columns
11.4 Distillation Sequencing Using
Columns With More Than Two
Products
11.5 Distillation Sequencing Using
Thermal Coupling
11.6 Retrofit of Distillation Sequences
11.7 Crude Oil Distillation
11.8 Distillation Sequencing Using
Optimization of a Superstructure
11.9 Distillation Sequencing ~ Summary
11.10 Exercises
References
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21124 Distillation at Total Reflux
‘Conditions 238 10 Storage in Batch’
12 Distillation at Minimum Reflux iat rece
Conditions -_ Batch Processes =
126 Distillation at Finite Reflux 14.12 Exercises
Conditions qo
127 ee ‘Sequencing Using an pes
128 ecg Acted? Chapter 15 Heat Exchanger
129 ainer Selection
10 Trade-offs in Azeotropic Distillation
12.11 Multicomponent Systems
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12.12 Membrane Separation
13 Distillation Sequencing for
Pressure Drops for
Heat Exchangers "
‘Temperature Differences in
Azeotropic Distillation — Summary 256
pia 257 ‘Shell-and-Tube Heat
baie 258 15.4 Allocation of Fluids in
Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers.
15.5 Extended Surface Tubes
15.6 Retrofit of Heat Exchangers
15.7 Condensers
Chapter 13 Reaction, Separation and Recycle
Systems for Continuous Processes 259
13.1 The Function of Process Recycles 15.8 Reboilers and Vaporizers
13.2 Recycles with Purges Be et ee
13.3 Pumping and Compression Equipment
13.4 Simulation of Recycles pea en i a
135 The Process Yield Lipids oeasurance
13.6 Optimization of Reactor Conversion Equipment — Summary
13.7 Optimization of Processes Involving Be paw
References
35 Chapter 16 Heat Exchanger Networks
1 - Energy Targets
16.1 Composite Curves
16.2 The Heat Recovery Pinch
16.10 Integration Of Heat Pumps
16.11 Heat Exchanger Network Energy